Middleboro high schooler a 'hero' for saving life of choking student

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MIDDLEBORO — Kaden Perry stayed after school one afternoon in October to receive some extra help when, suddenly, a fellow student began choking.

It was Kaden's actions that day, officials say, that saved his fellow student's life and he was recognized by school officials and the Middleboro Fire Department on Wednesday as a hero.

Kaden, a 10th grade student, jumped into action that October day when another student began choking. The teacher who was in the room tried to help first, but was not successful and went toward the phone to call for help.

"Before she could get to the phone, Kaden stood up and performed it again on his classmate and the candy was dislodged," said Sean Siciliano, a spokesman for Middleboro Public Schools.

Kaden said he knew exactly what to do because his mother, who works at a hospital, had taught him what to do in such a scenario.

"As a result of his quick-thinking, Kaden is considered a hero," Siciliano said.

On Wednesday, Kaden received a "Citizens Lifesaving Award" from the Middleboro Fire Department. Fire Chief Lance Benjamino, Middleboro police Sgt. John Graham and high school Principal Paul Branagan presented Kaden with the award.

"This award is in recognition of the selfless act of rendering aid to others in a time of need," Siciliano said. "We would like to thank Kaden for stepping in and leading to save a peer’s life."

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